Hydrometerological System Modernization Project

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The National Hydromet Modernization Project for the Russian Federation aims at increasing the accuracy of forecasts provided to the Russian people and economy by modernizing key elements of the technical base and strengthening RosHydromet's institutional arrangements. The project has the following four components: Component 1) will upgrade computing capacity and capacity for transmission, archiving and retrieval of data through three subcomponents: Modernization of the Moscow WMC and Obninsk Archiving Facility; Restructuring of Novosibirsk and Khabarovsk RMCs and Modernization of Main Geophysical observatory (GGO); Modernization of the Communications and Data Transmission System. Component 2) will modernize key components of RosHydromet's meteorological and hydrological observational networks. There are five sub-components: Surface Observation Network; Aerological (Upper-Air) Network; Meteorological Radars and Lightning Detection; Regional Hydrometeorological Centers; Hydrological Network. Component 3) will formulate, develop and test new operational principles drawn from worldwide experience, improve emergency warnings of dangerous weather conditions leading to emergency situations and improve provision of information to the clients. The work will be undertaken under three subcomponents: Institutional Strengthening; Client Service System; Emergency Preparedness and Response. Component 4) will finance project management, supervision, and monitoring and evaluation of project impact.